Mackerel players caught in delicate balancing act
Buyers and sellers keen to avoid being caught out in falling market, as continuing issues in key markets are raising fears stocks could pile up throughout the year
Canada fisheries rep meets Russian official over banned trawlers, catch cooperation
The six Canadian shrimp freezer trawlers that remain shut off from Russia were among topics discussed during Bruce Chapman visit to Russia
Chile salmon exports decrease, as value goes up in 2014 first two months
AquaChile and Cermaq lead salmon exports in the first two months of the year
Guhlke: Salmones Aysen well positioned to capitalize on Chile growth openings
Salmones Aysen has the balance sheet to take advantage of openings in the Chilean sector, says former Icicle CEO and now investor Dennis Guhlke
ILO sees progress in Thailand’s fight against human trafficking
Two years into its work with Thailand to tackle human trafficking problems, the International Labor Organization has positive reports
US Pacific cod suppliers selling more to home market
Alaskan Pacific cod processors have seen strong performance in the sale of frozen H&G and fillets, largely due an increase in demand in the North America market
Thailand targets shrimp rebound of 400,000t for 2014
Authorities believe it can achieve output 37% higher than in 2013, as rising prices tempt farmers back into operation
Startup seeks US partner for first-ever saltwater farmed tilapia
Aquasense says it is in talks for exclusive right to distribute the fish industry’s first ever farm-raised, saltwater red tilapia products in the US market
Spain largest EU exporter of processed seafood
Spanish exports of seafood preserves and semi-preserves in 2013 reached a volume of 146,098 metric tons with a value of $691 million, making Spain the largest exporter of processed fish of the European Union
Room for more Norwegian salmon in Russian market, but at right price
Shoppers' behavior in Russia suggests price margins are less flexible than previously thought, although appetite for European fresh salmon can shoot up when the cost is affordable, says research by Nordea